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Why do you need such hard lockdowns in Germany, Thailand, France, Slovakia and other countries?
2020 has taught us to be ready for anything. Therefore, today hardly anyone can be surprised by the phrase "new lockdown". However, some people refuse to accept this fact even to the point of going to protests. Others come to terms with modern realities, realizing that quarantine restrictions are necessary.
GettyImages But does it really need to introduce a hard lockdown and what does it yield in the end? I'm sure you've asked yourself these questions many times. In this article, the editorial board "Site" He will try to analyze all the exciting moments on the example of different countries of Europe and the world.
The main goal of any lockdown is slow the spread of the virus. Therefore, this will reduce the number of infections per day. Thus, the health care system of any country will not collapse. It seems pretty simple here, doesn't it?
However, the stricter the quarantine, the more indignant people appear in society. And this is also normal, because we all know that money does not fall from the sky. To feed our family, we all have to work. A tight lockdown limits the work of millions of people, especially when it comes to small and medium-sized businesses.
GettyImages All this translates into a storm of protests around the world. Such actions have already taken place in Germany, the Czech Republic and the Netherlands. However, local authorities are unwavering. “We have to bite off this very sour apple before things get better,” Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte said.
Quarantine restrictions vary from country to country. Somewhere they are stricter, some weaker. And as the practice of some European countries shows, a hard lockdown not announced in time can lead to more serious consequences. We'll talk about that later.
Lockdown in Germany Lockdown in Germany lasts from November. It was announced due to a sharp outbreak of disease in the country. However, in the autumn, quarantine restrictions did not give the desired result. Angela Merkel herself says this, focusing on the fact that even then it was worth introducing a hard lockdown.
GettyImages Now the situation is heating up every day. The quarantine, which was supposed to end on January 10, was extended until the end of the month. And the latest news is completely disappointing. The German chancellor does not deny the possibility that the tight lockdown will have to be extended until April. However, this information has not yet been confirmed.
Today, quarantine involves an impressive list of restrictions. Allowed to work shops with essential goods, grocery stores, banks. Other public institutions, including schools, are closed. People are not allowed to receive more than one guest at home. And in some cities and districts and even move further than 15 km from home.
GettyImages Will such security measures help? Unfortunately, no one can give an exact guarantee. There is a lot to do with the people who follow all the restrictions. Well, time will tell!
Lockdown in France also has a hard lockdown. However, it is somewhat different from Germany. Since mid-December, local authorities have imposed a curfew. People are not allowed to leave their homes from 20:00 to 6:00 unless they have special permission. French Health Minister Olivier Veran stressed that such measures are necessary to avoid a third lockdown in 2021.
By the way, curfew imposed also in the Czech Republic, Romania, Montenegro, Portugal, Turkey and Austria. And there is still a mandatory mask regime for the entire population.
Lockdown in the UK The UK authorities introduced a hard lockdown against the background of the emergence of a new strain of the virus. It will last at least until mid-February.
GettyImages At this time, people are not allowed to leave their homes without a good reason. For example, you can leave if you need to buy essential foods or go to the hospital. International communication is allowed only for work. The situation is heating up every day, as the number of hospitalizations has already exceeded the April peak.
Unfortunately, the situation in other countries of the world is not better. Thailand is experiencing a second wave of coronavirus. In this regard, until February 1, there are strict restrictions. For example, all mass events are prohibited, bars and massage parlors are closed. In addition, all shopping centers should close at 21:00.
But it is worth noting that some precautions have reached a critical point. For example, a case was recorded when barbed wire was installed along the perimeter of a residential building, restricting the movement of people. All because of one sick person in it. Do you think such restrictions are justified?
The government of some countries has declared a state of emergency in connection with the coronavirus. For example, in Slovakia, the emergency extended until the end of January. There is also a curfew and a number of severe restrictions related to the work of public institutions.
A severe lockdown also affected Poland. And they are very seriously monitoring compliance with all the rules. Wearing masks is mandatory even on the street. Just the other day my friend told me that her friend wanted to be fined for not wearing a mask in time after he smoked.
As you can see, the situation in the world remains unstable. New lockdown You can announce it tomorrow, and you just have to accept it. But don't be discouraged! The pandemic will not last forever. And we hope that in 2021 everything will finally get better.
GettyImages We know that among our readers there are people from around the world. It would be great if you could explain in the comments how things are in the place where you live. Let’s support each other in this difficult situation, because together we are a force! And, of course, take care of yourself and your loved ones!
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GettyImages But does it really need to introduce a hard lockdown and what does it yield in the end? I'm sure you've asked yourself these questions many times. In this article, the editorial board "Site" He will try to analyze all the exciting moments on the example of different countries of Europe and the world.
The main goal of any lockdown is slow the spread of the virus. Therefore, this will reduce the number of infections per day. Thus, the health care system of any country will not collapse. It seems pretty simple here, doesn't it?
However, the stricter the quarantine, the more indignant people appear in society. And this is also normal, because we all know that money does not fall from the sky. To feed our family, we all have to work. A tight lockdown limits the work of millions of people, especially when it comes to small and medium-sized businesses.
GettyImages All this translates into a storm of protests around the world. Such actions have already taken place in Germany, the Czech Republic and the Netherlands. However, local authorities are unwavering. “We have to bite off this very sour apple before things get better,” Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte said.
Quarantine restrictions vary from country to country. Somewhere they are stricter, some weaker. And as the practice of some European countries shows, a hard lockdown not announced in time can lead to more serious consequences. We'll talk about that later.
Lockdown in Germany Lockdown in Germany lasts from November. It was announced due to a sharp outbreak of disease in the country. However, in the autumn, quarantine restrictions did not give the desired result. Angela Merkel herself says this, focusing on the fact that even then it was worth introducing a hard lockdown.
GettyImages Now the situation is heating up every day. The quarantine, which was supposed to end on January 10, was extended until the end of the month. And the latest news is completely disappointing. The German chancellor does not deny the possibility that the tight lockdown will have to be extended until April. However, this information has not yet been confirmed.
Today, quarantine involves an impressive list of restrictions. Allowed to work shops with essential goods, grocery stores, banks. Other public institutions, including schools, are closed. People are not allowed to receive more than one guest at home. And in some cities and districts and even move further than 15 km from home.
GettyImages Will such security measures help? Unfortunately, no one can give an exact guarantee. There is a lot to do with the people who follow all the restrictions. Well, time will tell!
Lockdown in France also has a hard lockdown. However, it is somewhat different from Germany. Since mid-December, local authorities have imposed a curfew. People are not allowed to leave their homes from 20:00 to 6:00 unless they have special permission. French Health Minister Olivier Veran stressed that such measures are necessary to avoid a third lockdown in 2021.
By the way, curfew imposed also in the Czech Republic, Romania, Montenegro, Portugal, Turkey and Austria. And there is still a mandatory mask regime for the entire population.
Lockdown in the UK The UK authorities introduced a hard lockdown against the background of the emergence of a new strain of the virus. It will last at least until mid-February.
GettyImages At this time, people are not allowed to leave their homes without a good reason. For example, you can leave if you need to buy essential foods or go to the hospital. International communication is allowed only for work. The situation is heating up every day, as the number of hospitalizations has already exceeded the April peak.
Unfortunately, the situation in other countries of the world is not better. Thailand is experiencing a second wave of coronavirus. In this regard, until February 1, there are strict restrictions. For example, all mass events are prohibited, bars and massage parlors are closed. In addition, all shopping centers should close at 21:00.
But it is worth noting that some precautions have reached a critical point. For example, a case was recorded when barbed wire was installed along the perimeter of a residential building, restricting the movement of people. All because of one sick person in it. Do you think such restrictions are justified?
The government of some countries has declared a state of emergency in connection with the coronavirus. For example, in Slovakia, the emergency extended until the end of January. There is also a curfew and a number of severe restrictions related to the work of public institutions.
A severe lockdown also affected Poland. And they are very seriously monitoring compliance with all the rules. Wearing masks is mandatory even on the street. Just the other day my friend told me that her friend wanted to be fined for not wearing a mask in time after he smoked.
As you can see, the situation in the world remains unstable. New lockdown You can announce it tomorrow, and you just have to accept it. But don't be discouraged! The pandemic will not last forever. And we hope that in 2021 everything will finally get better.
GettyImages We know that among our readers there are people from around the world. It would be great if you could explain in the comments how things are in the place where you live. Let’s support each other in this difficult situation, because together we are a force! And, of course, take care of yourself and your loved ones!
Photo at preview and in article
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